Turkesterone in supplement form is primarily sourced from Ajuga turkestanica, Marla Root, or the Leuzea plant and is a type of ecdysteroid — a compound naturally found in some insects and plants with a structure similar to that of testosterone and sometimes referred to as "ECDY". With a long history of use in traditional medicine for its anabolic and adaptogenic effects, its newfound popularity in the sports supplement industry means research is somewhat limited when it comes to bodybuilding. However, studies have found it to be safe, as it does not bind to androgen receptors, and this ecdysteroid shows great promise